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Looking to put new tires on your Volkswagen GTI? Check out the Tire Rack to get the performance tires you need for your VW. Check out some of the tire reviews on the GtI Tires to see the ones that work the best.* Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec* Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS Pole Position* Sumitomo…

…those VW tires, vehicle details—like model and year—make a big difference. At Tire Rack, we do our best to maintain an inventory with a wide variety of tires. However, not all of those tires are meant for a Volkswagen or, more specifically, a GTI. For example, we outfitted this GTI with…

I have taken my Michelin Pilot Super Sports into their second "summer" on my 2010 VWGTI. Here in South Bend, we were blessed with an early start to summer with warm temperatures beginning in March. I've clocked in just over 11,000 miles and the tire is still impressing me. There…

About a month ago we had the opportunity to test drive the 2012 VWGTI on the Tire Rack test track. This is one really nice car! Maybe someday we'll get to test the best amongst all Golfs in my opinion: the 2012 VW Golf R. VW has gotten a lot of things right with the 2012 Golf R. First of all,…

These P7s were the OE tires on my VWGTI and I was concerned about them being %26%238220%3BGrand Touring%26%238221%3B and not ultra-high performance tires, but was very pleasantly surprised with their performance. Interstate entrance ramps and back roads were still a blast. At 35,500 miles they…

…Finally, is the wheel's weight. There is a noticeable difference in weight from the factory 17" Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 on my stock 17" VW Denver wheels and that of the 18" Enkeis with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. The 18" PF01 comes in at about a pound for every inch of…

…steel wheels with your winter GTI tires can help keep the total cost down. Tire Rack currently has 16x6.5" steel wheels in stock that fit the GTI priced at $58 each (price and availability accurate as of 10/19/12). These wheels will not only fit the GTI, but many other Volkswagen and Audi…

…for traction at speed and in hard cornering. Also, g-Control sidewall inserts featuring up to a 40% higher sidewall stiffening structure help improve lateral stability and cornering precision. This tire is a great fit for cars such as the new Chevrolet Camaro SS, Nissan 370Z, VWGTI and many others.

…a chance to participate in the initial tests. The tire was installed on a variety of vehicles (Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, Subaru WRX STi and VW Golf GTi) in an effort to experience the tire's capability on rear-wheel, all-wheel and front-wheel drive applications. Across several different tests…

…companies have to offer for the following vehicles: * Late model C- and E-Class Mercedes-Benz * Fifth-generation Volkswagen Golf * Fifth-generation VWGTI In nearly all cases, the use of a lowering spring requires replacement of the Original Equipment struts and shock as the higher spring rates are…

When Ford decided to bring the Focus ST to the United States, VWGTI and other hatchback owners finally had an American option. The Focus ST offers a lot of fun and performance at a very affordable price. At nearly 250 horsepower and 266 lb-ft. of torque, the ST packs quite a punch. ST owners will…

These P7s were the OE tires on my VWGTI and I was concerned about them being %26%238220%3BGrand Touring%26%238221%3B and not ultra-high performance tires, but was very pleasantly surprised with their performance. Interstate entrance ramps and back roads were still a blast. At 35,500 miles they…

…2010 VWGTI in Carbon Steel Grey. The car came from the factory with the 17" Denver alloys with the Continental Pro Contact tires, and I need me some new meat already to keep my glued to the road in corners. Which brings me to my question, "What wheels and tires work best on a GTI?" A…

…to provide additional strength with less aluminum. Raijin wheels are a great fit for the following vehicles: * Audi A4 * BMW 3 Series * Subaru WRX * VWGTI * BMW X3 Available in a black painted, gunmetal painted and hyper silver finish, make the wheel a part of your next Tire & Wheel Package.

…with the plumbing on my intake. By far, the wheel and tire change is the best upgrade you can do! On top of being a part of our tire evaluation team, I've attended several race schools. If you have any VW or GTI questions regarding tires, wheels, suspension or brakes, be sure to let me know.